Monitor Recommendations

[Tufty]

I am going to buy a new LCD monitor and have read lots of reviews of differant manufactures but can't get any upto date info on what is available in Thailand can anyone advise me what to buy (8ms response or better) or does anyone have a link to a good web site (english prefered but not essental)

It will be used for graphics and occational games so high definition is a must

Thanks Tufty

[Firefoxx]

High definition? I think you mean high resolution.

Problem is that true high resolution LCDs are either not sold in Thailand or prohibitively expensive. The major sellers are the low end models, which are the 17" and 19", and have a max resolution of 1280x1024. There are 20" and 21" models, but their resolution doesn't increase by much.

The popular Dell 24" sold in the US, on the other hand, has 1920x1080 resolution (equivalent to 1080p hi-def TV).

[Jockstar]

I have a nice 19" BENQ Lcd. The model number is FP91G+. It cost me

15,500 baht from a Place in Fortune Town. BTW i can play all the top games on it.

Edited July 19, 2006 by Jockstar

[poorfarang]

I have a Dell 24 inch monitor. Its the best computer related item I have ever purchased. The extra space is great. Im thinking of upgrading to the 30 inch sometime soon. Dual 30 inchers would be fun too.

[The Coder]

I have a nice 19" BENQ Lcd. The model number is FP91G+. It cost me

15,500 baht from a Place in Fortune Town. BTW i can play all the top games on it.

Like Firefoxx mentioned, this is a low resolution monitor (1280x1024). Laptops tend to have higher res than that! You can run games at any res you want so that's not a factor; it's how good the detail can look if your card is fast enough to drive higher resolutions. At my desk I have a big CRT and have run 1600x1200 for over 10 years. Anything lower would be a major step backwards; I use every single pixel and would love to have even higher res, particularly vertical res for things like seeing even more in IE windows without scrolling. Because it is a big monitor the fonts are still nice and big (I additionally jack it up to 120dpi). The Thai price on the BENQ mentioned is not a good sign since in the US they cost half that price. I fear if Thailand offered a decent LCD, the price would be jacked up just horrifically high.

[lannarebirth]

I am going to buy a new LCD monitor and have read lots of reviews of differant manufactures but can't get any upto date info on what is available in Thailand can anyone advise me what to buy (8ms response or better) or does anyone have a link to a good web site (english prefered but not essental)

It will be used for graphics and occational games so high definition is a must

Thanks Tufty

Try DELL Singapore:

http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/c...;l=en&s=dhs

[lannarebirth]

While on the subject of monitors, does anyone know where multiple monitor stands can be found in Thailand? I need to mount 4 19" monitors together. Sorry to stray a bit OT.

[Ian_B]

I've just ordered the new 24" HP PC monitor from shop4thai

Been after a big screen LCD monitor for ages, I currently use a 32" Benq LCD TV but it suffers from too much temporary burn in. If I have a game or window open for more than 20 minutes the shadow of the image remains on the screen and it takes a long time to disappear. VERY irritating!

Been all over Pantip & Fortune and none had screens larger than 20" so I had to buy it from:

http://www.shop4thai.com/en/product/?pid=15302

Read the reviews (great) of this HP and though it is not cheap the 6ms response time is just what I'm after.

[Firefoxx]

Wow, $1772... now that's expensive. In the US, it's priced around $800, similar to the Dell 24" which has similar specs.

[Ian_B]

Tell me about it! I guess they get away with this pricing as there is no competition for these big screen monitors here

The only other 24" monitor I found was the samsung 243, but this is Samsung's 2005 model and as such still has a crappy 30ms rate. Also the Samsung is 78k

I had a lot of problems with Dell PCs so I am biased against them

[solo siam]

Theres a 37" BenQ LCD TV that has a resolution of 1920x1080 which can be had for around 60,000 Baht or so.

[Ian_B]

I would not recommend getting an LCD TV to act as your primary PC monitor.

I have the Benq 32" LCD TV and am sick of it now

The big problem I have with LCD TV's acting as monitors is the temporary "burn in" you get with static images such as menu windows, status bars in games and desktop icons.

For example if I play a game for more than 20 mins or have outlook open for longer than that then I get the ghost outline of it on the screen and the only way to make it disappear is to switch it off for a long time.

This problem seems to get worse as the LCD TV ages. When I first got my BenQ LCD it would take an hour or more before this happened. Now it's less than 15-20mins

VERY irritating

[solo siam]

I would not recommend getting an LCD TV to act as your primary PC monitor.

I have the Benq 32" LCD TV and am sick of it now

The big problem I have with LCD TV's acting as monitors is the temporary "burn in" you get with static images such as menu windows, status bars in games and desktop icons.

For example if I play a game for more than 20 mins or have outlook open for longer than that then I get the ghost outline of it on the screen and the only way to make it disappear is to switch it off for a long time.

This problem seems to get worse as the LCD TV ages. When I first got my BenQ LCD it would take an hour or more before this happened. Now it's less than 15-20mins

VERY irritating

Then you have a defective unit, LCD TV's are IDENTICAL to an LCD monitor and should act no differently, perhaps you have an older unit without DVI/HDMI or your computer is attempting to use the wrong resolution, LCD technology has no "burn-in" of any sort. You can display a static image for weeks on end and then change the image instantly, with no Ghosting of any sort (except perhaps 1/10th of a second).

The only difference between an LCD TV and Monitor are a TV Tuner, Source selection and speakers, The technology used to display the image is identical.

[Ian_B]

I only use the native res of my Benq LCD TV. I use DVI for PC and VGA for Xbox 360 both at 1280x786

This is a genuine problem and has gotten worse as the TV ages. I have had my Benq for nearly 2 years now

LCD burn in is a well known problem, which appears to be more common in LCD TVs than LCD monitors. I have had many laptops and LCD monitors for work over the years and have never had any issues with temporary burn in

I suggest anybody thinking of buying an LCD TV do a google check on the matter.

Please remember that this is not a permanent burn in like on plasma TV. It is more like image persistance.

The ghost image does eventually go away, and you can make it go away quicker by following the advice listed on this site.

http://www.lifehacker.com/software/tips/re...rnin-146469.php

Edited July 29, 2006 by Ian_B

[solo siam]

The BenQ has a native resolution of 1280x720, I've installed about 15 of those BenQ's and yet to see a problem with any of them, I still think you have a faulty unit. It sounds like the elctronic component of your TV is at fault, LCD Panels are LCD panels there is no reason an LCD TV would suffer problems an LCD monitor wouldn't.

[Ian_B]

The native res of my Benq DV3080 is in fact 1280x768. Perhaps you are using a different model?

As I said I've had it for nearly 2 years now, longer than any LCD screen I've had previously.

It was perfect at first, and there still is no image persistance from watching movies on it.

Once I get my new LCD monitor the Benq will move to the living room where it will replace my old 25" CRT screen for my apartment. The Benq is still great for movies, just no good for sustained PC work. It has only acted as either a PC or console HD monitor all this time

Flat panels vary in quality, maybe this is why the Benq are much cheaper than other brands?

Edited July 30, 2006 by Ian_B

[solo siam]

Sorry you stated it was a 32" earlier so I assumed it was the 3250.

1280x768 isn't a 16:9 resolution, wonder who thought of using that resolution.

Are you using powerstrip to set the resolution on the PC.

[Ian_B]

I think the 1280x768 is a PAL format

This works out as 16:10 and lots of games support this resolution

I'm using the latest Nivdia control panel for my settings

I should have my new monitor next week anyway so this issue will no longer bother me. For movie & TV watching the image persistance does not happen as the images are always moving

[johan79]

I am going to buy a new LCD monitor and have read lots of reviews of differant manufactures but can't get any upto date info on what is available in Thailand can anyone advise me what to buy (8ms response or better) or does anyone have a link to a good web site (english prefered but not essental)

It will be used for graphics and occational games so high definition is a must

Thanks Tufty

I would recommend these sites for price comparison.The Prices have dropped significantly lately

http://www.thanni.com/ They ship via EMS

http://www.7daysit.com/home.php They ship via EMS

http://www.pantip.com/tech/market/ Check the average street Price

I bought Acer 1914 Asm 6 mths ago when something went amiss with the screen .They replaced it with a AL1917 .They took 3 weeks to do that.

You can now buy LCD monitors for under 10000 baht

[dekka007]

Apple Cinema Displays - Awesome quality and very stylish design and widely available in Thailand.

[Plus]

How widely? Only at Apple stores, right? How much are they and what are the sizes? Is there any compatibility problem with Windows PCs?

[dekka007]

How widely? Only at Apple stores, right? How much are they and what are the sizes? Is there any compatibility problem with Windows PCs?

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebO...m=AppleDisplays

Yes mainly apple stores and apple dealers but there is a lot of those in bangkok.

No there is no problem with windows pc's aslong as your graphics card is dvi

[udon]

I am going to buy a new LCD monitor and have read lots of reviews of differant manufactures but can't get any upto date info on what is available in Thailand can anyone advise me what to buy (8ms response or better) or does anyone have a link to a good web site (english prefered but not essental)

It will be used for graphics and occational games so high definition is a must

Thanks Tufty

I would recommend these sites for price comparison.The Prices have dropped significantly lately

http://www.thanni.com/ They ship via EMS

http://www.7daysit.com/home.php They ship via EMS

http://www.pantip.com/tech/market/ Check the average street Price

I bought Acer 1914 Asm 6 mths ago when something went amiss with the screen .They replaced it with a AL1917 .They took 3 weeks to do that.

You can now buy LCD monitors for under 10000 baht

Yohan?

Belated thanks for those links which I never knew existed.

[Ian_B]

I got the 24" HP LCD from Shop4Thai a few weeks back and am very happy with it

1920x1200 is fantastic for work and play

The response time is awesome, have never seen any ghosting and black colour seems really black.

The pivot function works well too - Reading PDFs with the screen pivoted is much easier on my eyes!

Works a treat on the 360 too

[marshbags]

I am going to buy a new LCD monitor and have read lots of reviews of differant manufactures but can't get any upto date info on what is available in Thailand can anyone advise me what to buy (8ms response or better) or does anyone have a link to a good web site (english prefered but not essental)

It will be used for graphics and occational games so high definition is a must

Thanks Tufty

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Hiya lannarebirth / fellow posters,

I enquired about a Dell monitor at my local supplier, along with other stuff.

He said they are very good but if you get a problem during the warranty they cannot be repaired in Thailand as Dell do not have a service centre here.

They have to send faulty stuff back to Singapore.

Is this still the case please?

Thanks

marshbags

Edited September 3, 2006 by marshbags

[mouse]

When I bought my 24" Dell I got a one day turn around replacement policy. I think that it works in such a way. Once I provide proof of shipment another monitor is enroute to me.

I love mine and will probably get a 30" inch soon to complemnt the newly planned PC.

Call my DELL representative at +6046334105

Edited September 3, 2006 by mouse

[Tywais]

I would recommend these sites for price comparison.The Prices have dropped significantly lately

http://www.thanni.com/ They ship via EMS

http://www.7daysit.com/home.php They ship via EMS

http://www.pantip.com/tech/market/ Check the average street Price

I bought Acer 1914 Asm 6 mths ago when something went amiss with the screen .They replaced it with a AL1917 .They took 3 weeks to do that.

You can now buy LCD monitors for under 10000 baht

Yohan?

Belated thanks for those links which I never knew existed.

Actually they are in my pinned topic of on-line computer/electronic stores.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=61857

Edited September 3, 2006 by tywais

[udon]

Oops!

I'll have to look around outside this shed more often.

Cheers tywais.

[fourbaht]

Stay away from Samsung, I have 2 17" flat screens under warranty in for repair, they have had them 3 months already and are still waiting for parts.. quicker to mine the silicon and manufacture the parts at home.

[markuk]

i have a 17" Acer monitor, have had it about 3 years, need to change it soon for a bigger better model thing is prices dont seem to have changed much in the last 3 years!